Avoid cold sores with lip protectionPeople who ski may have a higher chance of getting cold sores, reports the Academy of General Dentistry, an organization of general dentists dedicated to continuing dental...

X inactivationThe phenomenon in a female by which one X chromosome (either the maternally or paternally derived X) is randomly (by chance) inactivated in an early embryonic cell, with fixed inactivation of that...

Bacteriology

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The science and study of bacteria and their relation to medicine and to other areas such as agriculture (e.g., farm animals) and industry. Bacteria are single-celled microorganisms which can live as independent organisms or, dependently, as parasites. Among the better known bacteria are strep, staph, and the agents of tuberculosis and leprosy. Bacteriology is a part of microbiology which encompasses the study of bacteria, viruses, and all other sorts of microorganisms.

CRT (Caries Risk Test) Bacteria from Ivoclar Vivadent makes bacteria visible.
Microorganisms, Streptoccocus mutans, and lactobacilli can harm both healthy as well as restored teeth. It is important to gather[...]

Soon after brushing, a thin sticky layer forms over the surface of your teeth which contains bacteria, this is referred to as plaque. When you eat anything containing sugar, the bacteria in plaque uses it as energy[...]

Approximately 12.7% of births in the U.S. are pre-term deliveries, a rate that reflects a 36% increase over the last 25 years. Intrauterine infection is recognized as a main cause of pre-term birth as well as late[...]

How to Brush and Floss
The most important part of dental care is down to you. Brushing your teeth twice daily insures for healthier teeth and gums. And if you dread the dentist's chair then the best treatment[...]